ISSN:
1573-5036
Keywords:
Bromus inermis
;
Drought stress
;
Mycorrhizae
;
Potassium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Bromus inermis Leyss. was grown in a 2×2×2 factorial design using different levels of mycorrhizal inoculation (inoculated and noninoculated), soil water stress (Ψ1 or −0.8 MPa) and potassium (K) fertilization (0 or 150 ppm) as factors. Soil water stress and mycorrhizal inoculation significantly reduced plant top dry weight during the 18 week study. Chlamydospore production by the mycorrhizal symbiontGlomus fasciculatum (Thaxter sensu. Gerd.) Gerd. and Trappe was significantly reduced by soil water stress of −0.8 MPa. Potassium (K) fertilization did not significantly influence plant top growth or mycorrhizal colonization. However, foliar Ca and Mg were significantly lower in plants fertilized with K. Foliar Ca and Mg concentrations of P, K, N, Mn, Zn and Cu were significantly greater in drought stressed plants whereas Ca and Mg concentrations were significantly greater in well-watered plants.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02374625
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